This is the math that wins in North County: Secure the 92009 zip code and walk-to-school access to La Costa Meadows Elementary (GreatSchools 9/10, top 11% statewide) for half the cost of the $1.6M+ single-family homes on the surrounding streets. While comparable rentals in La Costa run $4,500/month, this property allows you to control your housing costs and build equity. This is not a typical condo; it is a townhome structure with no neighbors above or below you, offering the privacy of a detached house. Held by the original owners for over 40 years, the property stands as a "cosmetic time capsule"-pristine and well-built, but positioned for immediate value capture through cosmetic updates. With renovated units in this area selling for significantly more, smart buyers will see the equity potential in simple surface improvements. The layout is engineered for real life. A dedicated foyer leads to a social main level with a fireplace, while the upstairs configuration places the primary suite-complete with its own second fireplace and large closet-away from the secondary bedrooms. You get the separation a growing family needs or the quiet a work-from-home professional demands. The lifestyle here is "Downsize without Downgrading." The $627 HOA creates a true lock-and-leave environment, covering the roof (approx. 2 yrs old), exterior maintenance, water, insurance, and resort-style amenities (pools, tennis). While your neighbors spend weekends managing landscapers, you have a private, fenced 300+ sq. ft. patio and a two-car garage for your EVs and surfboards. Inventory in this complex is historically scarce. Schedule your private viewing to verify the numbers today.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 Features: Exhaust fan(s),Linen Closet/Storage,Walk-in shower,Bathtub
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Open Floorplan
- Phone System
- Tile Counters
- Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s), Sliding Doors
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Window Features: Shutters
Appliances
- Convection Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas Cooking
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Self Cleaning Oven
- Trash Compactor
- Water Heater
- Water Line to Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: In Garage
Other Rooms
- Bonus Room
- Den
- Entry
- Kitchen
- Primary Suite
- Office
Heating and Cooling
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Primary Bedroom
- Heating Features: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Ductless
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Description: Breakfast Counter / Bar,Dining Room
- Kitchen Features: Pots & Pan Drawers,Tile Counters
Exterior and Lot Features
- Lighting
- Satellite Dish
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Association, Heated, In Ground
- Spa Features: Association
- Spa: Yes
Land Info
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: 1
- Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
- Parking Total: 3
- Uncovered Spaces: 1.00
Home Features
- View: Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
- Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Barbecue, Paddle Tennis, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Maintenance Grounds, Water, Maintenance Front Yard, Pickleball
- Association Fee: 627
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 627
School Information
- School District: Carlsbad Unified
Rental Info
Amenities and Community Features
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: San Diego
- Directions: From I-5 Freeway (North or South): Exit at La Costa Avenue Head east on La Costa Avenue Turn right (south) on El Camino Real Turn left (east) on Melrose Drive Turn right on Avenida Christina 3114 Avenida Christina will be on your right General Location: The property is in the La Costa area of Carlsbad, just off El Camino Real near the intersection with Melrose Drive. It's close to Stagecoach Community Park and La Costa Meadows Elementary School.
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 92009 - Carlsbad
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: 92009 - Carlsbad
- Parcel Number: 2224700806
- Zoning: R-1:Single Fam-Res
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1501.00
- Year Built: 1984
- Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: Front
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Levels: Two
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 41
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Turnkey
- Roof: Spanish Tile
- Levels or Stories: Two
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Architectural Style: Spanish
Utilities
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
Accessibility Features
- 2+ Access Exits
- 32 Inch Or More Wide Doors
- Doors - Swing In
